Raj posted:Hello folks I am new here. I went for 2- step j pouch. Done with my first surgey 4 weeks back. I was planning on having my takedown done in 12 weeks post the first surgery post first operation but just doesnt seem that will happen. The skin around ostomy is very sore and burns all day no matter what kind of appliance or extended wears I use. My surgeon adviced me to have the takedown soon. Any suggestions about how should I go forward. Also my ostomy output is also very liquidy. I have to clear the bag upto 8 times in a day period . That would roughly be same or even more with the pouch so its pretty high frequency.
Hello Raj,
That sounds painful. Are you following a low-residue diet? Bubba1028 had some good suggestions for slowing output – I would second those.
Also, do you have an ostomy nurse you can visit or telephone at your local hospital? If not, maybe you could telephone the ostomy association in your country or state and find out where you can get help.
Hope you get it sorted out soon.
Sarah